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Detente vs Deterrence - What's the difference?

detente | deterrence |

As nouns the difference between detente and deterrence

is that detente is alternative form of détente|lang=en while deterrence is the act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.

detente

English

Noun

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    deterrence

    English

    Noun

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  • The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred
  • Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action
  • The art of producing in one's enemy the fear to attack

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